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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.59, 995.65 and 426.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.59, 995.65 and 426.91 is: 589.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.59 : 995.65 = 426.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.59/995.65 = 426.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.59x = 995.65 × 426.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.59x = 425,052.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,052.94/721.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.05

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